Millions told to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan lashes Japan with gales and torrential rain

Authorities have ordered the evacuation of more than 5.2 million people as Typhoon Shanshan lashes south-west Japan with strong winds and torrential rain, knocking out power, stranding air traffic and forcing major factories to close. At least three people have been killed and scores injured in what authorities have said could be one of the strongest storms to hit the region

Typhoon Shanshan: Japan prepares for ‘major disaster’ as storm makes landfall